A study led by researchers at USC found that older adults vulnerable to financial scams may have brain changes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The study focused on the entorhinal cortex, a region affected early in Alzheimer’s, and found a correlation between thinner cortex and susceptibility to financial exploitation. While the findings suggest that assessing financial vulnerability could help in detecting cognitive changes in older adults, more research is needed. The study highlights the importance of early detection of cognitive decline and the potential for using financial vulnerability as a tool in assessing cognitive health in older adults.
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Brain changes related to Alzheimer’s risk may increase financial vulnerability in seniors
